Resilience in Karst Environments

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What is the term used to describe the ability of a karst environment to recover from disturbances?

  1. Karst resilience

  2. Karst vulnerability

  3. Karst stability

  4. Karst fragility


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Karst resilience refers to the capacity of a karst system to absorb and recover from disturbances, such as changes in climate, land use, or pollution.

Which of the following factors is NOT considered a key component of karst resilience?

  1. Biodiversity

  2. Hydrological connectivity

  3. Geomorphic diversity

  4. Human activities


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Human activities are not considered a key component of karst resilience, as they can often be a source of disturbance or degradation.

What is the primary driver of karst landscape evolution?

  1. Dissolution

  2. Erosion

  3. Weathering

  4. Tectonics


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dissolution is the primary driver of karst landscape evolution, as it is the process by which soluble rocks, such as limestone and dolomite, are dissolved by water.

Which of the following is NOT a common type of karst landform?

  1. Sinkholes

  2. Caves

  3. Poljes

  4. Uvalas


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Uvalas are not a common type of karst landform, as they are typically associated with non-karst environments.

What is the term used to describe the process by which water flows through a karst aquifer?

  1. Infiltration

  2. Percolation

  3. Recharge

  4. Exfiltration


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Exfiltration is the term used to describe the process by which water flows out of a karst aquifer, typically through springs or seeps.

Which of the following is NOT a potential threat to karst environments?

  1. Climate change

  2. Pollution

  3. Deforestation

  4. Urbanization


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Urbanization is not typically considered a potential threat to karst environments, as it is often associated with non-karst areas.

What is the term used to describe the process by which a karst aquifer is recharged?

  1. Infiltration

  2. Percolation

  3. Recharge

  4. Exfiltration


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Recharge is the term used to describe the process by which a karst aquifer is replenished with water, typically through infiltration or percolation.

Which of the following is NOT a common type of karst cave?

  1. Solution caves

  2. Collapse caves

  3. Glacial caves

  4. Sea caves


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Glacial caves are not a common type of karst cave, as they are typically associated with non-karst environments.

What is the term used to describe the process by which a karst landscape is formed?

  1. Karst development

  2. Karst evolution

  3. Karst formation

  4. Karst denudation


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Karst formation is the term used to describe the process by which a karst landscape is created, typically through the dissolution of soluble rocks.

Which of the following is NOT a common type of karst spring?

  1. Vauclusian springs

  2. Exsurgence springs

  3. Resurgence springs

  4. Thermal springs


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Thermal springs are not a common type of karst spring, as they are typically associated with non-karst environments.

What is the term used to describe the process by which a karst aquifer is depleted?

  1. Infiltration

  2. Percolation

  3. Recharge

  4. Exfiltration


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Exfiltration is the term used to describe the process by which a karst aquifer is depleted, typically through springs or seeps.

Which of the following is NOT a common type of karst polje?

  1. Closed poljes

  2. Open poljes

  3. Blind poljes

  4. Perched poljes


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Perched poljes are not a common type of karst polje, as they are typically associated with non-karst environments.

What is the term used to describe the process by which a karst landscape is eroded?

  1. Karst development

  2. Karst evolution

  3. Karst formation

  4. Karst denudation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Karst denudation is the term used to describe the process by which a karst landscape is eroded, typically through the action of water, wind, and ice.

Which of the following is NOT a common type of karst sinkhole?

  1. Solution sinkholes

  2. Collapse sinkholes

  3. Cover-collapse sinkholes

  4. Glacial sinkholes


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Glacial sinkholes are not a common type of karst sinkhole, as they are typically associated with non-karst environments.

What is the term used to describe the process by which a karst landscape is rejuvenated?

  1. Karst development

  2. Karst evolution

  3. Karst formation

  4. Karst rejuvenation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Karst rejuvenation is the term used to describe the process by which a karst landscape is rejuvenated, typically through the action of tectonic uplift or climate change.

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